Experiences
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013
Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022
Schools / Trainings
Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013
Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)
Heart Valve Problems
Aortic Dissection
Coronary Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)
Varicose Veins
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Aortic Insufficiency
Aortic Valve Diseases
Mitral Insufficiency
Mitral Valve Problem
Mitral Stenosis
Varicose Ulcer
Diabetic Foot
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Ischemic Heart Disease
Heart Pain
Leg Artery Occlusion
Capillary Rupture
Heart Failure
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Arch Aneurysm
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid
In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.
During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.
In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.
In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.
In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.
As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.
In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.
In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.
I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.
I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022
Duties:
1985 – 1986 Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Practitioner
1986 – 1992, Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor
1993-2012 Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi (Hospital), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Specialist Physician
2012-2017 İstanbul Medipol University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor
2017 – 2019 İstinye University LIV Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.
2019 – 2024, Freelance Consultant Physician
2024 – Today, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.
Memberships in Scientific Organizations:
Chief of Cardiac Surgery
Highly regarded medical professional with extensive experience in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, performing groundbreaking procedures, and leading highly successful departments to advance healthcare treatments worldwide. Accomplished professional that has pioneered surgeries, published over 100 papers in international journals, and presented over 2K lectures worldwide. Expert surgeon with strong record of founding and leading associations, creating departments to support cardiovascular treatments, and facilitating comprehensive instruction to bolster student knowledge and practice of advanced medical procedures/treatments.
Professional Expertise Fields
Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass Surgery Heart TX and Ventricular Assist Device Implantation | Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery Total Arterial Coronary Bypass Surgery
| Minimally Invasive Congenital Cardiac Surgery Congenital Heart Surgery
| Coronary Artery Bypass Operations Adult Congenital Heart Surgery |
Pioneering Accomplishments in Surgery
First Heart-Lung Transplantation (1998) First Heart Transplantation in Child (1998) First Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (1999) First PDA Closure by VATS (1999) | First Domino Procedure (1999) Thoracoscopic Excision of Hydatic Cyst in Lung (2000) Minimal Invasive Excision of Hydatic Cyst in Lung (2000)
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Professional Experience
1989-2023 (Present) – Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2004-2023 (Present) – President, Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey
2014-2016 – President, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
2009 – Heart Transplantation Center License Renewal, Dokuz Eylül University
2000 – Launched Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Program for Adult Patients, Dokuz Eylul University
1996 – Assigned as Professor at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylül University
1996 – Launched Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Program for Child Patients, Dokuz Eylul University
1990 – Founded Pediatric and Newborn Heart Surgery Program, Dokuz Eylul University
1989-2001 – Founding Chairman of Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University
1989 – House Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, Royal Infirmary Hospital, Edinburgh
Education
2011 – Received Ministry of Health of Turkey Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Certificate
1996 – Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University
1990 – Associate Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University
1986-1989 – Military Service at Gülhane Military Academy Hospital and Compulsory Service at Higher Specialization Hospital of Turkey
1980-1986 – Specialization Training in Cardiovascular Surgery (Clinical Directors: Prof. Dr. Aydın Aytac and Prof. Dr. Yüksel Bozer), Hacettepe University
1974-1980 – School of Medicine, Hacettepe University
Professional Affiliations
2004 – Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
2002 – Member, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (ESCVS)
2001 – Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
2000 – Member, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
1996 – Member, Turkish Association of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
1995 – Member, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
1993 – Member, National Society of Vascular and Cardiovascular Surgery
1992 – Member, European Organ Transplant Association
1992 – Member, European Society of Vascular Surgery
1992 – Member, European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)
1987 – Member, Turkish Society of Vascular Surgery
1987 – Board Member, Mediterranean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
International and National Duties and Professional Activities
2023 – Chairman, Asian Heart Society Council on Cardiovascular Surgery
2005-2024 – President, International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (UCCVS) (Annual congress organization of Heart and Heart Foundation of Turkey)
2012-2014 – President, of European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
2011 – Director of Transplantation Institute, Dokuz Eylul University
2010 – Treasurer, European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
2010 – President, 59th Congress of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery in conjunction with 6th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
2009 – Board Member, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Cardiac
2008-2009 – 1st and 2nd Training Courses of GUCH Working Group in European Society of Cardiology in conjunction with 4th and 5th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
2007 – ISMICS Winter Workshop Presidency 3th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
2007 – Treasurer, Working Group of GUCH in European Society of Cardiology
2005 – Cardiovascular Advisory to the Board of the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group Treasurer, Founder President
2004-2023 (Present) – Founder of Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey
2004 – Founder President, Turkish Society of Cardiology, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group
2002-2004 – Chairman, Working Group of Cardiovascular Surgery in European Society of Cardiology
2002 – Chair of the European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group
2000 – 2002 Vice Chairman, Working Group of Cardiovascular Surgery in European Society of Cardiology,
1998 – Vice President, Cardiovascular Working Group of the European Society of Cardiology
1998 – Vice President, European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group
1996-1998 – President, Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Symposiums in Izmir
1996 – President, 8th National Vascular Surgery Congress
1996 – Board Member, National Society of Pediatric Cardiology
1995-1999 – President, Local Monthly Cardiovascular Surgery Meetings in Izmir
1995 – Establishment and Presidency, National Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Association Izmir Branch
1993 – President, European Society of Cardiology Cardiovascular Surgery Working Group
1987 – Board Member, Mediterranean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
International Editorial Duties
Heart Surgery Forum
Innovations
E-Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine (Editor-in-Chief)
Congress Scientific Programme Committee Membership
European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC)
International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Congress (ISMICS)
World Congress of Cardiology (WCC)
The European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Congress (ESCVS)
International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (UCCVS)
Scholarships – Certificates – Awards
2011 – Best Innovative Surgeon Award, Euro – Asian Bridge Meeting
1974 – Cumhuriyet High School, Ankara “First Degree Graduation”
Education and Expertise
EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Treatment Methods
Aortic Surgery
Heart Valve Surgery
Coronary Surgery
Venous Surgery
Experience
Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Memberships
Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
National Society for Vascular Surgery
Articles
Relationship Between Extracorporeal Perfusion Pattern and Ischemic Brain Lesions
Inhibitory effect of adenosine on intimal hyperplasia and proliferation of smooth muscle cells in a carotid arterial anastomosis animal model.
A mandatory modification in extracorporeal biventricular assist device implantation: intercostal tunnel application